Hearty Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Hearty Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup uncooked brown rice; 1 ⅓ cups water, plus; 4 -5 tablespoons water, divided; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cold butter; 12 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup chopped onion; ½ cup chopped green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup water; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; 2 cups shredded lettuce; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; ¾ cup salsa; ½ cup nonfat sour cream

Servings: persons

⅔ cup uncooked brown rice
1 ⅓ cups water, plus
4 -5 tablespoons water, divided
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
12 lb lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
¾ cup salsa
½ cup nonfat sour cream

1
In a small saucepan, bring rice and 1-1/3 cups water to a boil.
2
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until crumbly.
4
Stir in enough remaining water to form a soft dough.
5
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in.
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x 8-in.
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rectangle.
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Press into a 13-in.
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x 9-in.
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x 2-in.
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baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
12
Bake at 400 for 13-15 minutes or until very lightly browned.
13
For filling, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
14
Add water, taco seasoning and cooked rice.
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Bring to a boil.
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Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
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Remove from the heat.
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Stir in eggs and cilantro.
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Spread over crust.
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Cover and bake for 15-17 minutes or until filling is set.
21
Cut into squares.
22
Top with cheese, lettuce and tomatoes.
23
Serve with salsa and sour cream.

4053

kcal

Calories

299

Fat

Carbs

255

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup uncooked brown rice, 1 ⅓ cups water, plus, 4 -5 tablespoons water, divided, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Hearty Taco Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Taco Casserole

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